Controversy over 'intentional contact of important parts of the opponent' professional soccer player, withdrawal of severe disciplinary action → Why on earth'... "I can't even speak properly". Shocking

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A professional soccer player who was severely punished for sexually harassing an opponent played in the game during the disciplinary period, sparking controversy. Even the club is consistent with its brazen attitude, drawing the ire of the soccer community.

British media 'Daily Mail' reported on the 16th (Korea time) that Ollie Clark (33), the captain of Swindon Town (English professional fourth division), who was suspended for seven games for sexually harassing his opponent, played in his team's game despite the disciplinary period.

According to reports, Clarke made physical contact with two opponents that could cause sexual shame during the Cardiff City and England League Cup (Carabao Cup) match held in August. At that time, one of the victims was reportedly shocked to the extent that "he became very emotional and could not even speak properly." The England Football Association (FA) disciplinary committee judged that it was an intentional foul and imposed a seven-game suspension and a fine of 2,750 pounds (about 5.4 million won) on Clark.

Clark's disciplinary action began on the 19th of last month. However, Clarke started in the EFL Trophy match against Luton Town on the 14th and played 77 minutes.

When the controversy arose, the club dug into the loopholes of the regulation. According to the British media 'The Sun', Swindon said, "Unlike the league, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup, the EFL trophy game does not fall under the first-team game, so disciplinary action is not applied," adding, "The FA's disciplinary regulations did not include the game on the prohibition list."

However, the FA did not accept Swindon's claim and immediately launched an investigation. There is expected to be a truth battle between the club and the association over the interpretation of the regulations.

Among them, Swindon coach Ian Holloway was criticized for his aggressive attitude. According to the Daily Mail, Holloway said, "The disciplinary process itself was shameful," adding, "If the police had investigated it, they would have been cleared of charges due to insufficient evidence." Clarke said, "It's unfair."

On the other hand, Swindon made another absurd mistake in addition to sending out an unqualified player. Striker Aaron Drinnon, who was not on the replacement list, was put in the second half of the game. In response, Holloway made an absurd excuse, saying, "The list was not submitted properly due to Wi-Fi problems in the stadium."

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